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Trae Young Agrees to Massive Extension with Wizards
Washington Wizards guard Trae Young intends to sign a massive four-year, $212 million deal to stay with the organization. According to Shams Charania, Young will get a four-year deal with a player option in the final year of the deal. Young recently declined a $49 million player option for a long-term deal in free agency. The Wizards didn't want to risk losing Young and gave him a hefty extension to stick around in Washington. Young was acquired by the Wizards mid-season and only played five games with the organization before being shut down for the rest of the year. Despite barely playing for the team, the Wizards view Young as a key piece of their future. Now, the Wizards have Young locked up to play alongside Alexander Sarr and whoever the team decides to draft with the first overall pick on Tuesday night.
Source: Shams Charania
Source: Shams Charania
Cameron Boozer Emerges as a Wizards Wild Card at No. 1 Pick
The Athletic's Zach Harper floated a draft-night curveball: the Wizards taking Duke forward Cameron Boozer at No. 1 over AJ Dybantsa and Darryn Peterson. Harper noted that a D.C. radio appearance framed the debate as Dybantsa versus Boozer rather than Dybantsa versus Peterson, making him wonder if a surprise could be brewing. The reigning national player of the year averaged 22.5 points, 10.2 rebounds, and 4.1 assists at Duke as a polished stretch forward. Harper's logic is that pairing Boozer with Alexandre Sarr and Anthony Davis could help mask some defensive limitations. The catch for fantasy managers is that same frontcourt: Sarr and Davis would compete with Boozer for early minutes and rebounds. Davis' long injury history leaves a real opening, and Boozer's talent makes him a long-term fantasy cornerstone wherever he lands.
Source: Zach Harper
Source: Zach Harper
Anthony Davis Tells Wizards he Wants to Stay
Center/power forward Anthony Davis wants to stay in Washington, Wizards president Michael Winger said, pushing back on trade rumors since February's deadline deal from Dallas. "He's communicated to me a strong interest in being part of what we're building," Winger told NBC Sports Washington's JP Finlay. Davis has yet to play a game for the Wizards after left-hand ligament damage ultimately kept him out for the rest of the season. The 10-time All-Star is owed $58.5 million next year, and when healthy, he remains a sky-high source of points, rebounds, blocks, and steals. The catch is availability: he has appeared in just 71 of 162 games since the start of 2024-25. A healthy Davis at the four could trim some of Alexandre Sarr's frontcourt usage, though Davis' games-missed history means Sarr should still keep a heavy workload.
Source: JP Finlay
Source: JP Finlay
D'Angelo Russell Picks Up Wizards Option
Washington Wizards guard D'Angelo Russell has opted into his $6 million player option for the 2026-27 season, according to Jake Fischer. The 30-year-old remains under contract after being acquired by Washington during the season, although he never reported to the Wizards after the trade. Russell averaged 10.2 points, 2.3 rebounds, and 4.0 assists in 2025-26, numbers that were well below his usual fantasy standard. Unless Washington carves out a real rotation role or moves him elsewhere, Russell looks more like a cap-friendly trade piece than a reliable fantasy target.
Source: Jake Fischer
Source: Jake Fischer
Trae Young Plans to Opt Out of Player Option
Washington Wizards guard Trae Young plans to opt out of his final season and become a free agent, according to Marc J. Spears. Young has a player option worth nearly $49 million, but instead plans to become an unrestricted free agent. Young was acquired from the Atlanta Hawks in early January. He made five appearances for the Wizards before being shut down in March. The Wizards remain the favorite to land Young, but he'll now be free to go anywhere this offseason. The departure of Young could impact who the Wizards select in the upcoming NBA Draft. Young only played in 15 games last season, but he clearly doesn't believe that will impact his value on the open market. It's difficult to pass up nearly $50 million guaranteed, but Young believes he can land a better deal this offseason.
Source: Marc J. Spears
Source: Marc J. Spears
Darryn Peterson Limits Pre-Draft Visits to Washington
Kansas guard Darryn Peterson has met with only the Washington Wizards ahead of the June 23-24 NBA Draft and does not plan to grant another team a visit, ESPN's Shams Charania and Jeremy Woo report. The freshman guard, long viewed as a top-two prospect, is betting Washington takes him at No. 1. Rival AJ Dybantsa visited both the Wizards and the Jazz (No. 2), and some around the league believe his scoring-wing profile better fits what Washington wants, so Peterson's landing spot is not settled. For dynasty managers, that matters. A backcourt already holding Trae Young, Tre Johnson, and Bub Carrington would crowd his early usage, while a slide to Utah could open a cleaner runway. Peterson averaged 20.2 points and 4.2 rebounds at Kansas but appeared in just 24 games because of hamstring and ankle trouble.
Source: Shams Charania
Source: Shams Charania
Alexandre Sarr Has Surgery on Fractured Foot
Washington Wizards center Alexandre Sarr (foot) underwent surgery on Monday to repair a fractured right foot, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. Sarr suffered the injury on a contact play during an offseason workout late last week, but he is expected to be healthy for the start of the season. The 21-year-old took a strong step forward in 2025-26, averaging 16.3 points, 7.4 rebounds, 2.7 assists, and 2.0 blocks across 48 starts. Availability remains the only real concern after he missed 34 games last season, but the start-of-season expectation keeps his fantasy outlook mostly intact.
Source: Shams Charania
Source: Shams Charania
Wizards to Host AJ Dybantsa for a Visit
The Washington Wizards will host potential No. 1 pick AJ Dybantsa for a visit this week. The expectation is that the Wizards are going to select Dybantsa with the first pick in the upcoming NBA Draft. The organization has mentioned they'd be willing to trade the pick, but that seems unlikely unless someone offered them a blockbuster deal. The BYU forward is the consensus first overall pick, so it's hard to imagine the Wizards going in any other direction at this point. They've already met with other top prospects such as North Carolina forward Caleb Wilson. This seems like the Wizards are just doing their due diligence as they prepare to select Dybantsa in the upcoming weeks.
Source: New York Times
Source: New York Times
Wizards Considering Trading Down in Draft
The Washington Wizards own the first overall selection for the upcoming 2026-2027 NBA Draft. Currently, BYU forward AJ Dybantsa is considered the favorite to go first overall. It's worth noting that Kansas guard Darryn Peterson and Duke's Cam Boozer are also in the mix for the top selection. Given the depth at the top of the draft, the Wizards could potentially trade the top overall selection and stockpile a ton of assets. Wizards president Michael Winger has said that the front office will consider trading down in the draft. It's hard to imagine the Wizards giving up the pick unless they get a blockbuster deal. This team might not be too far away from competing with veterans Trae Young and Anthony Davis on the roster. Also, young players such as Alexandre Sarr and Kyshawn George can be built around. Dybantsa has MVP ceiling upside that is going to be tough to pry away.
Source: Kevin O'Connor
Source: Kevin O'Connor
Brian Keefe to Return as Washington Head Coach
Washington Wizards head coach Brian Keefe will return for the 2026-27 season after guiding the team through a 17-65 campaign that was focused on development. The move signals continuity for a roster expected to shift toward winning behind Trae Young (back) and Anthony Davis (hand), while young pieces like Alexandre Sarr (toe) and Kyshawn George (elbow) continue to grow. For fantasy purposes, Keefe's player development track record supports long-term upside for prospects, though rotations may tighten with veterans added. Bub Carrington and Tre Johnson could see reduced usage, while Young and Davis are positioned to dominate offensive roles.
Source: Josh Robbins
Source: Josh Robbins
Tre Johnson Iffy for Thursday
Washington Wizards guard/forward Tre Johnson (foot) is questionable for Thursday's game against Chicago after missing the last two contests due to a right foot sprain. If the rookie lottery pick remains sidelined, Bub Carrington should continue to see solid run after posting 14 points, two three-pointers, four rebounds, and seven assists in 32 minutes Tuesday, giving him some deep-league streaming appeal for assists. Jamir Watkins could also remain part of the rotation after finishing with 13 points and seven rebounds in 22 minutes. Jaden Hardy (back) could also benefit if available.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Bilal Coulibaly Questionable Against Bulls
Washington Wizards guard/forward Bilal Coulibaly (foot) is questionable for Thursday's game against Chicago after finishing with 19 points, three rebounds, one assist, and two blocks in 24 minutes in Tuesday's loss to the Bulls. If he sits, Washington could lean more on Will Riley and Jamir Watkins for additional minutes on the wing. Riley logged two points, six rebounds, three assists, and two steals in 31 minutes on Tuesday and remains a deep league option for managers seeking late production. Watkins could also see increased run after posting 13 points and seven rebounds in 22 minutes
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Alexandre Sarr Out Again Thursday
Washington Wizards center Alexandre Sarr (toe) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against Chicago and has not played since March 27, raising the possibility he could miss the rest of the regular season. His continued absence should keep Julian Reese in a significant role after he posted 17 points, 11 rebounds, four assists, three steals, and two blocks in 36 minutes in a recent start, making him an intriguing deep-league streaming option. Anthony Gill (neck) could factor into the rotation if healthy, though Reese offers more fantasy appeal.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Tre Johnson Ruled Out Against Bulls
Washington Wizards guard/forward Tre Johnson (foot) won't suit up against the Chicago Bulls on Tuesday. The 20-year-old guard will miss his second consecutive contest due to a right foot sprain. His next opportunity to return is Thursday against the Bulls. With Johnson sidelined, Sharife Cooper and Jamir Watkins will likely see extended minutes. Watkins could be a viable streaming option this evening after he posted 20 points, eight rebounds, two assists and two blocks across 44 minutes during Sunday's 121-115 loss to the Nets.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Anthony Davis Not Expected to Play Again This Season
According to Chase Hughes of Monumental Sports Network, Washington Wizards head coach Brian Keefe said Tuesday that forward/center Anthony Davis (finger) isn't expected to play again this season. The 33-year-old big man has been out of action since January 8 due to ligament damage in his left hand. Davis finishes the 2025-26 campaign with averages of 20.4 points, 11.1 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 1.7 blocks, and 1.1 steals per outing in 20 regular-season games with Dallas before being dealt to Washington on February 4.
Source: Chase Hughes
Source: Chase Hughes
